Ep 9 Adapting The 8 Phases of EMDR to the EMDR Intensive Model: Phases 1 & 2

Future Template Parent Podcast | EMDR intensive tips for EMDR therapists

Welcome to my new three-episode series focusing on how the eight phases of EMDR can be adapted for the EMDR intensive model! In today's podcast episode, I talk about phase one - history taking and treatment planning, and phase two - resourcing and preparation. I'll start off by discussing how I was trained during my training to think about these phases and how my perspective changed as I learned more about EMDR intensives. I reveal how to effectively assess for dissociation and discuss the importance of having a primary therapist for clients with significant dissociation. Then, I walk you through my comprehensive intake process, including the use of workbooks and questionnaires, and I share how I can support you whether you're new to EMDR intensives or looking to refine your existing practice. You don't want to miss this episode!

Topics covered in this episode:

• How to approach phases one and two of EMDR intensive therapy without being overly cautious about clients with dissociation
• Phase 1: History taking and treatment planning
• Phase 2: Resourcing and preparation
• How to customize the resourcing process for clients with various issues
• How I can provide support if you are a therapist who is starting to offer EMDR intensives

Connect with Carolyn:

• Website: www.futuretemplateparent.com
• Instagram: @futuretemplateparent

Related episodes:

• Episode 1: My Transformative Experience With EMDR Therapy
• Episode 8: EMDR Intensives Made Easy: Using the Recent Traumatic Event Protocol

Quote:

"The cool thing about the intensive is that I think you feel that there is this focus, this impetus that's kind of driving you to keep moving forward with the processing because you know that there's this defined amount of time that you're gonna be working together.” - Carolyn